Synopsis New English Ballet Theatre is an ambitious new venture inspired by impresario Sergei Diaghilev's cross-discipline approach to bringing new works to the stage. Patrons include Darcey Bussell, Carlos Acosta and Mara Galeazzi, along with guest choreographers Wayne Eagling and Samantha Raine - who will all join this endeavour to nurture the talents of a new generation of dancers, choreographers, musicians, artists and designers. For their debut season in 2012, the company of 16 dancers will perform a programme of new works, many of which will be accompanied by live music from prize-winning young musicians. These first performances will feature world premieres by emerging choreographers George Williamson, Jenna Lee and Andrew McNicol, alongside Wayne Eagling's celebrated Resolution and a new work by Ernst Meisner set to Mozart. The company will commission and showcase new art and dance set to classical music from Faur? to Mahler, creating an impressive repertoire led by the next generation.
Renamed the Peacock Theatre Autumn 1996 in honour of benfactor Michael Peacock, formerly the Royalty Theatre. To be a temporary home (1996 to autumn 1998) to Sadler's Wells during their refurbishment. Leasholders: The London School of Economics. This site was originally home to the London Opera House, built in 1911 and seating over 2600. The theatre was renamed in 1916 as the Stoll Theatre (after purchase by Oswald Stoll) which was demolished in 1957. As part of the redevelopment of the area as an office block the Royalty was built, it opened in 1960. Renovation during 1996/7. Now 1037 seats. Wheelchair access possible (not bars or toilets at present). Society of London Theatre member.
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